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Useful For
Evaluation of cardiovascular risk
Profile Information
| Test Code | Test Name | Methodology |
|---|---|---|
| LAB60 | Cholesterol, Total | Enzymatic Colorimetric (CHOD-PAP) |
| LAB101 | HDL Cholesterol | Enzymatic Colorimetric |
| LAB134 | Triglycerides | Enzymatic Colorimetric |
| N/A | LDL | Calculated |
Testing Algorithm:
If the Triglycerides are >400 mg/dL or the calculated LDL is <10, a Direct LDL will be reflexed.If the LDL cannot be calculated for any reason a direct LDL will reflex.
Reflex Tests
| Test Code | Test Name |
Available Separately |
Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LAB102 |
LDL Cholesterol, Direct | Yes | No |
Performing Laboratory
Bozeman Health Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma or serum
Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel), red top, or gold top
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient <8 hours/Refrigerated >8 hours
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma or Serum | Ambient | 8 hours |
| Refrigerated | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 3 months |
Reference Values
Cholesterol:
97-200 mg/dL
Desirable: < 200 mg/dL
Borderline: 200-239 mg/dL
High risk: ≥ 240 mg/dL
HDL Cholesterol:
40-60 mg/dL
LDL Cholesterol:
0-129 mg/dL
Triglycerides:
30-200 mg/dL
Desirable: <150 mg/dL
Borderline High: 150-199 mg/dL
High: 200-499 mg/dL
Very High: ≥ 500 mg/dL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80061